Tag: businesses
Gold’s Gym in Bailey’s Crossroads to relocate to bigger space
The former HHGregg store. Gold’s Gym is moving into the former HHGregg store in Bailey’s Crossroads. That building, at 5718 Columbia Pike, has been vacant, except for a temporary Halloween store, since HHGregg closed in 2017. The gym on Carlin Springs Road. The Gold’s Gym at 3505 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to … Continued
Korean restaurant specializing in beef intestines coming to Annandale
Construction is underway on Gopchang Story BBQ restaurant at 7356-B Little River Turnpike, Annandale, in the Little River Shopping Center. Gopchang means intestines in Korean, and the Gopchang Story chain specializes in beef intestines (small or large) but also serves pork belly, spicy intestine stew, bulgogi hotpot, beef tartar sushi, and other dishes. The restaurant … Continued
Gov. Northam imposes new rules to curb COVID spread
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises across Virginia – along with the rest of the country – Gov. Ralph Northam has announced new measures aimed at stopping the spread of the virus The following rules take effect at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 15: Public and private gatherings – indoors and outdoors – must be … Continued
COVID cases trending upwards in Fairfax County
COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County are on the upswing, while the economic challenges are mounting. There were 205 new cases on Nov. 11 and 131 new cases on Nov. 10, the Fairfax County Health Department reports. There were two deaths since yesterday, for a total of 624. As of Nov. 11, the county had a … Continued
Granddaddy’s Skillet opens on a limited basis
A new soul food restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Flippin’ Pizza. Granddaddy’s Skillet, the new soul food restaurant in Pinecrest Plaza, had a limited soft opening on Nov. 9. But if you want to check it out, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Granddaddy’s Skillet will be closed Nov. 10 as a … Continued
New Annandale thrift store promises to be community partner
The racks are filling up at the new B-Thrifty store in Annandale. Budget-conscious community members will have a new source of clothing and household goods when the B-Thrifty store opens later this month. The store, at 4223 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is in the new retail center that replaced the Kmart. The store will offer … Continued
Pet Valu is closing due to the challenges of COVID
The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza. The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard is closing. The company announced on Nov. 4 that it is beginning “a wind down of its operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.” Graham Park Plaza, formerly known as Loehmann’s Plaza, is in the Falls … Continued
Annandale Treasure Trove closes permanently
The Treasure Trove consignment shop in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike has closed permanently, Inova announced Nov. 4. The challenge of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the temporary closing of the three Treasure Trove stores run by Inova, meant “our charitable dollars, supported by your generous purchases, donations, and consignments, … Continued
Planet Fitness reopens in new location in Seven Corners
Planet Fitness reopened in a new location in Seven Corners Nov. 1 with all new equipment. The gym moved from the Eden Center into a spot formerly occupied by Gold’s Gym in the shopping center between Arlington Boulevard and Wilson Boulevard. Gold’s closed in March. Planet Fitness is open 24 hours a day, seven days … Continued
Community members say Diamond Lounge should be shut down
A memorial to Samuel Njikang in the Diamond Lounge parking lot. Friends of Samuel Njikang, who was fatally shot outside the Diamond Lounge in Annandale Oct. 30, say the club should be shut down. Other community members have been complaining for years about unruly mobs and noise at the Diamond. According to the police, there … Continued
Work underway on First Watch restaurant
The future home of First Watch. Demolition is underway on the former Ruby Tuesday space in Bailey’s Crossroads to prepare for the new First Watch restaurant. Ruby Tuesday, at 5850 Leesburg Pike in the Crossroads Center, closed in December 2019. First Watch is a daytime café that serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. It’s open daily, … Continued
Fairfax County board approves townhouses at Graham Park Plaza
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 20 approved a proposal by EYA Development LLC to build 177 townhouses on the western portion of Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard. Among other actions at the BoS meeting, the supervisors approved a plan for disposal of the Confederate monuments at the judicial complex in Fairfax … Continued
Hot pot restaurant coming to Annandale
The former Kmart is being converted to a retail plaza. Gom Shabu Shabu, a restaurant in Centreville, is opening a second location at 4355 John Marr Drive in Annandale, in the former Kmart building. That structure, which is being renovated, has been identified on permit applications as the Eastgate Shopping Center. The building has been … Continued
More new restaurants coming to Annandale
The future home of 9292 Korean BBQ. A restaurant called 9292 Korean BBQ is moving into the new building under construction adjacent to Casa de Campo restaurant on Little River Turnpike in the center of Annandale. The building owner, Steve Lee, expects the new restaurant will open in early 2021. The building is divided into … Continued
No ABC special promotions for the holidays
The ABC store on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Thanks to the COVID pandemic, Virginia ABC stores will not host their usual fall and holiday promotions this year. That includes Door Busters, Spirited Thursdays, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Virginia ABC CEO Travis Hill cites several reasons for the decision: The pandemic has caused distilled … Continued